Thank you to everyone for your ideas, feedback and contribution to Council’s recent consultation on the repurposing of the former Holmesville Tennis Court site. We have received lots of great ideas from many community members and organisations in and around Holmesville.
The project will progress under the guidance of a Community Working Group that will steer the project and continue the strong community involvement in the future of the site. The Community Working Group consists of residents and members from Mum’s Cottage, West Wallsend District Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, Sugar Valley Neighbourhood Centre and the Holmesville Progress Association.
So what doesContinue reading
Thank you to everyone for your ideas, feedback and contribution to Council’s recent consultation on the repurposing of the former Holmesville Tennis Court site. We have received lots of great ideas from many community members and organisations in and around Holmesville.
The project will progress under the guidance of a Community Working Group that will steer the project and continue the strong community involvement in the future of the site. The Community Working Group consists of residents and members from Mum’s Cottage, West Wallsend District Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, Sugar Valley Neighbourhood Centre and the Holmesville Progress Association.
So what does Holmesville need?
Many of the 55 submissions received included more than one suggestion for the future of the site. Importantly, of the 55 submissions, 32 included the suggestion of a community garden and 27 included a Men’s Shed.
Some local residents shared concerns about some potential uses. Those concerns have been recorded and will be considered as the project progresses.
If you would like more information about the community engagement activities or results, please view the Communications and Engagement Report under Related Documents.
The next steps
Members of the Community Working Group will be involved in the development of a plan for the future use of the site.
Council officers will continue to work with the community and will submit a report of recommendations for the future use of the site to Council later this year.
We are looking forward to working with you on this project to again make this area a valuable space for the Holmesville community to use and enjoy.
If you would like further information on this project, please contact Community Development Officer, Emma Hawke, by email [email protected] or call 4921 0333.
Thank you for your time and valued contribution to the Holmesville project.
